Turn Slack DMs into Dart tasks
Keep private requests visible until they are done.
Trigger
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Action
Create Task
Tool to create a new task in DART with title and optional metadata. Use when you need to add a task to a workspace.
Why this helps
Important work arrives in DMs and gets forgotten when the conversation moves on.
- Preserve private request context
- Create a reliable personal queue
- Avoid manual transcription
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slackbot and Dart once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation named DM requests to Dart.
- 3Tell Notis to create a Dart task for actionable DMs and quote the relevant request in the description.
- 4Pick Direct Message Received as the trigger and choose where reports go.
- 5Test it with one real DM.
Questions about this workflow
Does this include every DM?
No. The instruction can limit tasks to messages that ask for work, decisions, or follow-up.
Can it keep the DM private?
The Dart task is created in your connected workspace, so choose an appropriate Dart location and report channel.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slackbot to Dart. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slackbot triggers
Dart actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Task Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a DART task. Use when you need to add feedback, notes, or discussion to a specific task. Supports markdown formatting and threaded replies via parentId.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Task Time Tracking
Tool to add a time tracking entry to a DART task. Use when you need to record time spent on a specific task. The finishedAt timestamp must be after startedAt.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Create Doc
Tool to create a new doc in Dart. Use when you need to record a new document that the user intends to write down. By default, the created doc will be in the Docs folder unless a specific folder is specified.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Create Task
Tool to create a new task in DART with title and optional metadata. Use when you need to add a task to a workspace.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Delete Doc
Tool to move an existing doc to the trash where it can be recovered if needed. Use when you need to delete a doc without permanently removing it.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Delete Task
Tool to delete an existing task in Dart by moving it to trash. Use when a task needs to be removed but can be recovered later.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Get User Space Configuration
Tool to retrieve workspace configuration including dartboards, folders, types, statuses, and more. Use when you need to understand available options in the workspace.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Get Doc
Tool to retrieve an existing doc with metadata and content. Use when you need to access a specific document's details including title, folder, and text content.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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